The paper consists of three topics on control theory and engineering applications, namely bifurcation control, manufacturing planning, and formation control. For each topic, we summarize the control problem to be addr...The paper consists of three topics on control theory and engineering applications, namely bifurcation control, manufacturing planning, and formation control. For each topic, we summarize the control problem to be addressed and some key ideas used in our recent research. Interested readers are referred to related publications for more details. Each of the three topics in this paper is technically independent from the other ones. However, all three parts together reflect the recent research activities of the first author, jointly with other researchers in different fields.展开更多
To ensure safe flight of multiple fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)formation,considering trajectory planning and formation control together,a leader trajectory planning method based on the sparse A*algorithm i...To ensure safe flight of multiple fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)formation,considering trajectory planning and formation control together,a leader trajectory planning method based on the sparse A*algorithm is introduced.Firstly,a formation controller based on prescribed performance theory is designed to control the transient and steady formation configuration,as well as the formation forming time,which not only can form the designated formation configuration but also can guarantee collision avoidance and terrain avoidance theoretically.Next,considering the constraints caused by formation controller on trajectory planning such as the safe distance,turn angle and step length,as well as the constraint of formation shape,a leader trajectory planning method based on sparse A^(*)algorithm is proposed.Simulation results show that the UAV formation can arrive at the destination safely with a short trajectory no matter keeping the formation or encountering formation transformation.展开更多
Path planning and formation structure forming are two of the most important problems for autonomous underwater vehicles(AUVs) to collaborate with each other.In this work,a dynamic formation model was proposed,in which...Path planning and formation structure forming are two of the most important problems for autonomous underwater vehicles(AUVs) to collaborate with each other.In this work,a dynamic formation model was proposed,in which several algorithms were developed for the complex underwater environment.Dimension changeable particle swarm algorithm was used to find an optimized path by dynamically adjusting the number and the distribution of the path nodes.Position relationship based obstacle avoidance algorithm was designed to detour along the edges of obstacles.Virtual potential point based formation-keeping algorithm was employed by incorporating dynamic strategies which were decided by the current states of the formation.The virtual potential point was used to keep the formation structure when the AUV or the formation was deviated.Simulation results show that an optimal path can be dynamically planned with fewer path nodes and smaller fitness,even with a concave obstacle.It has been also proven that different formation-keeping strategies can be adaptively selected and the formation can change its structure in a narrow area and restore back after passing the obstacle.展开更多
为研究无人车编队系统的编队保持、队形重构及队形变换功能,提出一种混合式领航跟随策略,以降低对领航车的依赖并确保编队完整性。开发基于车间(Vehicle to Vehicle,V2V)通信的跟随车独立避障功能,并设计了实时管理编队成员属性并支持...为研究无人车编队系统的编队保持、队形重构及队形变换功能,提出一种混合式领航跟随策略,以降低对领航车的依赖并确保编队完整性。开发基于车间(Vehicle to Vehicle,V2V)通信的跟随车独立避障功能,并设计了实时管理编队成员属性并支持人机交互的编队节点管理系统。提出一种三维空间下的三次样条曲线动态扩展轨迹规划方法,结合V2V通信获取前车位姿信息生成跟随轨迹并实现避障。利用Frenet坐标系解耦车距保持与轨迹跟踪问题,采用PID控制器和线性二次调节(Linear Quadratic Regulator,LQR)控制器分别进行纵向控制和横向轨迹跟踪。研究结果表明:所搭建的仿真环境可快速验证方法性能,显示该方法具有良好的性能;通过实车验证了车辆编队系统的3种功能,通过车距稳定保持,证实所提方法具备良好实时性,能够实现多车编队的有效跟随,通过多种队形的变换以及成员入队离队场景,显示出高度的智能拓展性和适应性。展开更多
基金Supported in part by Ford Motor Company, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and National Science Foundation
文摘The paper consists of three topics on control theory and engineering applications, namely bifurcation control, manufacturing planning, and formation control. For each topic, we summarize the control problem to be addressed and some key ideas used in our recent research. Interested readers are referred to related publications for more details. Each of the three topics in this paper is technically independent from the other ones. However, all three parts together reflect the recent research activities of the first author, jointly with other researchers in different fields.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11502019).
文摘To ensure safe flight of multiple fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)formation,considering trajectory planning and formation control together,a leader trajectory planning method based on the sparse A*algorithm is introduced.Firstly,a formation controller based on prescribed performance theory is designed to control the transient and steady formation configuration,as well as the formation forming time,which not only can form the designated formation configuration but also can guarantee collision avoidance and terrain avoidance theoretically.Next,considering the constraints caused by formation controller on trajectory planning such as the safe distance,turn angle and step length,as well as the constraint of formation shape,a leader trajectory planning method based on sparse A^(*)algorithm is proposed.Simulation results show that the UAV formation can arrive at the destination safely with a short trajectory no matter keeping the formation or encountering formation transformation.
基金Project(NS2013091)supported by the Basis Research Fund of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics,China
文摘Path planning and formation structure forming are two of the most important problems for autonomous underwater vehicles(AUVs) to collaborate with each other.In this work,a dynamic formation model was proposed,in which several algorithms were developed for the complex underwater environment.Dimension changeable particle swarm algorithm was used to find an optimized path by dynamically adjusting the number and the distribution of the path nodes.Position relationship based obstacle avoidance algorithm was designed to detour along the edges of obstacles.Virtual potential point based formation-keeping algorithm was employed by incorporating dynamic strategies which were decided by the current states of the formation.The virtual potential point was used to keep the formation structure when the AUV or the formation was deviated.Simulation results show that an optimal path can be dynamically planned with fewer path nodes and smaller fitness,even with a concave obstacle.It has been also proven that different formation-keeping strategies can be adaptively selected and the formation can change its structure in a narrow area and restore back after passing the obstacle.
文摘为研究无人车编队系统的编队保持、队形重构及队形变换功能,提出一种混合式领航跟随策略,以降低对领航车的依赖并确保编队完整性。开发基于车间(Vehicle to Vehicle,V2V)通信的跟随车独立避障功能,并设计了实时管理编队成员属性并支持人机交互的编队节点管理系统。提出一种三维空间下的三次样条曲线动态扩展轨迹规划方法,结合V2V通信获取前车位姿信息生成跟随轨迹并实现避障。利用Frenet坐标系解耦车距保持与轨迹跟踪问题,采用PID控制器和线性二次调节(Linear Quadratic Regulator,LQR)控制器分别进行纵向控制和横向轨迹跟踪。研究结果表明:所搭建的仿真环境可快速验证方法性能,显示该方法具有良好的性能;通过实车验证了车辆编队系统的3种功能,通过车距稳定保持,证实所提方法具备良好实时性,能够实现多车编队的有效跟随,通过多种队形的变换以及成员入队离队场景,显示出高度的智能拓展性和适应性。
